Fellowship & Scholarship Deadlines
Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Program - EXTENDED campus deadline
PLEASE NOTE the application deadline has been extended to March 21 only for the Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowships at Ginling College in Nanjing and at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong. The application for the National Palace Museum is closed.
The Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Wellesley-Yenching Fellowships are open to graduating seniors and alumnae in all majors and may include some training in teaching English as a second language. Chinese language proficiency is only required for the National Palace Museum Fellowship (unfortunately, due to visa restrictions, the Fellowship at the NPM is not open to citizens of mainland China). Available placements vary from year to year and are typically finalized in January. They include:
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Ginling College in Nanjing, China - The fellows teach English in the classroom for approximately 12 to 14 hours each week with office hours as needed.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, Taiwan - Approximately one-half of the fellow's work will be with the NPM Secretariat where she will write, translate, and revise English documents for various departments. The other half of the fellow's work will be with one of the Museum's other departments.
- Wellesley-Yenching Graduate Fellowship at Chung Chi College in Hong Kong - The fellow's time may be divided between helping to organize and promote English language activities at Chung Chi College as a whole, and serving as a teaching assistant for their English department.
Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to book a Fellowships advising appointment with Kate Dailinger or Caitlin Roberts-Donovan of the Fellowships office, through Handshake.
Note that it's smart to plan ahead-- advising appointments are available via telephone and video chat, as well as in person: book an appointment today, or drop in virtually to Fellowship Pop-Ups (details via Career Education events listings)!
Asian University for Women (AUW) Teaching Fellowship - direct application deadline
In light of looming uncertainties around the future of women’s education in Afghanistan, AUW aims to provide 500 new students from Afghanistan with a clear and fully funded path towards a university degree in the next several years. By empowering 500 young women with the opportunity, leadership development, and academic training to enact their own visions, AUW believes this cohort will form a critical base for a future Afghanistan that will recognize women’s rights fully.
The AUW Teaching Fellows program invites recent college graduates to partake in a one-year fellowship to teach English, math, or computer science to students in the Pre-Undergraduate Programs at AUW. The program hopes to recruit seniors and recent graduates with strong academic and extracurricular records, who have a passion for women's education and equity, and who have an interest in learning about other cultures. Teaching Fellows will spend one year on campus at AUW in Chittagong, Bangladesh, beginning in mid-July.
*Did you know? Rozey Hill '23 became the first Wellesley AUW Teaching Fellow in 2023-24!
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team at our Virtual Fellowships Pop-ups or through appointments as available through Handshake. We can't wait to speak with you!
Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service- direct application deadline
The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service seeks sophomores with a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The Scholarship defines careers in public service as a broad range of paths that advance greater societal good. This work most frequently occurs through the nonprofit and government sectors but can also include the arts, social entrepreneurship, and advancing corporate social responsibility for instance.
The Voyager offers:
- up to $50,000 in financial aid
- a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college
- a 10-year travel stipend
- leadership development programming and access to an extraordinary network
In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ideal candidates have demonstrated these characteristics:
- Possesses an interest in building bridges across communities
- Demonstrates curiosity and dedication to being a life-long learner
- Demonstrates a values-based and collaborative approach to leadership
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn from and share with other Voyagers in a group setting
*Did you know? Yamira Patterson '26 and Katherine María Torres '26 won the Voyager!
Don't go it alone! Any prospective Wellesley applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Fellowships events listings for details) or book a Fellowships advising appointment through Handshake. We'd love to talk with you!
Samvid Scholars - direct application deadline
Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. Samvid Ventures will provide up to $100K in tuition support for students in graduate schools across the United States.
Samvid Scholars will empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study as well as leadership training.Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate/professional program. Scholars will be invited to an Annual Retreat with leadership training and networking opportunities. The program will offer professional development support and mentoring beyond the two years of tuition funding.
Competitive candidates will demonstrate commitment to driving change for society through past experience and future goals. Did you know? Clara Shanabrook '23 was a 2024 Samvid Scholar!
*Interested Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: find application advice 24/7 on our website, drop in to chat online at Virtual Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see Career Education events listings on this website or search the Handshake events listings for "pop"), and/or book a Fellowships advising appointment via Handshake to get feedback on drafts, have your questions answered, and talk about other scholarships for graduate/professional study. We can't wait to talk with you!
Global Health Corps US Fellowship - direct application deadline
Our reimagined Global Health Corps U.S. Fellowship provides professional development and network support to early-career, U.S.-based public health professionals aged 21-30. The fully-funded 12-month program catalyzes fellows' personal and professional growth through monthly leadership trainings, networking opportunities with national public health leaders, in-person convenings, and more!
Important Dates
- Rolling Applications: Open now! Ready to take the next step? You don’t have to wait—our rolling application process is currently open. This is a great opportunity to submit your application early and secure your spot for review.
- Official Application Launch: March 3, 2025. If you prefer to wait, mark your calendar! The full application process officially opens on March 3rd.
- March 31, 2025: Priority Application Closes – For best consideration, apply by 11:59 PST, March 31st.
- April 14, 2025: Final Application Closes at 11:59 pm PST.
Questions? Any prospective Wellesley applicants are warmly encouraged to seek advice from the Fellowships team: drop in virtually to Fellowships Pop-Up Advising (see events listings in Handshake for details) or book a Fellowships appointment through Handshake.
Schwarzman Scholars - direct application deadline for passport holders from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan
The Schwarzman Scholars Program supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The 200 scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing—one of China’s most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
Get advice on your application by booking a Fellowships advising appointment, available year-round, and via telephone/video chat.
Schwarzman Scholars - deadline for global competition
The Schwarzman Scholars Program supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing—one of China’s most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, the Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
Get advice on your application by booking a Fellowships advising appointment, available year-round, and via telephone/video chat as well as in person.